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Round Faux Coconut Shell Lidded Box
Located in San Diego, CA
A very attractive round faux coconut shell lidded box, circa 1970s. The box is 9.5"D x 12.5"H and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jars
Materials
Chrome
Oggetti Tessellated Coconut Shell Lidded Box with Bronze Mounts, 1990s
By Oggetti
Located in Miami, FL
Oggetti Tessellated Coconut Shell Lidded Box with Bronze Mounts, 1990s
Offered for sale is an
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Antique Sea Shell Decorative Coffin Box with Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful coffin shape trinket box encrusted with shells. This box would be stunning on a
Category
20th Century American American Classical Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell
Shell Encrusted Rectangular Keepsake Box with Red Silk Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Long rectangular shell encrusted box. Carefully applied shells decorate the top and bottom edges of
Category
20th Century English Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell, Silk, Paper
Shell Encrusted Rectangular Keepsake Box with Green Silk Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Long rectangular shell encrusted box. Carefully applied shells decorate the top and bottom edges of
Category
20th Century English Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell, Fabric, Paper
Box with a Shell Lid in Style of Alexandre Noll
By Alexandre Noll
Located in NYC, NY
A beautiful wood box with a small compartment inside and a shell lid in the manner of Alexandre
Category
Vintage 1940s French Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell, Walnut
Round Sea Shell Encrusted Pink Flower Motif Decorative Box with Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pretty coastal-inspired round decorative box encrusted with a sea shell motif. This box is round
Category
20th Century American American Classical Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell
Vintage Coastal Brown Rectangular Sea Shell Covered Box with Lid, Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fabulous shell covered Folk Art box with lid. Covered in brown, black and cream conical shaped
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell, Wood
H 3 in W 9.75 in D 6.25 in
Decorative Shell Box
Located in Cheltenham, GB
20th-century souvenir box adorned with an exquisite array of various shells on all sides. This box is a
Category
Vintage 1910s French Baroque Revival Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell
Midcentury Hinged Abalone Shell and Brass Box, Mosaic Pattern on Lid, Wood-lined
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hinged brass box with abalone mosaic on lid, wood-lined. The pattern of the mosaic
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 1.25 in W 8.25 in D 4 in
Shells Box
Located in Paris, FR
Box Shells in porcelain with porcelain
lid. All details in solid bronze in antique finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Ottaviani Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Lidded Box with Shell Decor
By Ottaviani
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern rectangular shape wood box with Sterling silver lid with a shell decor
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 3 in W 10.75 in D 5.75 in
Scallop Shell Box
Located in Paris, FR
Box Scallop Shell in porcelain with porcelain
lid. All details in solid bronze in antique finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Round Trinket Lidded Brass Box with Mother of Pearl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, Vanity Box decorated with seashell.
Vintage round decorative trinket box with lid or jewellery brass with
Category
20th Century Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Kifu Paris Zebra Box with Brass, Shagreen, & Shell Inlay
By Kifu Augousti
Located in Toronto, ON
In stock now - A gorgeous Kifu Paris decorative box in creme shagreen over a base of walnut, with
Category
2010s Philippine Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Contemporary R & Y Augousti Creme Shagreen Box with Kabibi Shell Inlay
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Toronto, ON
lid and white kabibi shell. Expertly crafted, this decorative box is a perfect accessory for any table
Category
2010s Philippine Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
19C Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Bone and Shell Domed Stationery Box
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY 19C Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Bone and Shell Domed Stationery Box – ‘Alice’s Box
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Shell, Sandalwood
Contemporary Kifu Paris Double Panther Box with Brass, Shagreen, & Shell Inlay
By Kifu Augousti
Located in Toronto, ON
In stock now - A gorgeous Kifu Paris decorative box in black penshell over a base of walnut, with
Category
2010s Philippine Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 2.125 in W 12 in D 5.25 in
Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with Flowerpot to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
. this is typical of early boxes. It is only later, after 1840, that one can make a comb in 1 piece
Category
Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
Contemporary Kifu Paris Round Box with Brass, Creme Shagreen & White Shell Inlay
By Kifu Augousti
Located in Toronto, ON
brass, creme shagreen and white shell inlay lid. Expertly crafted in a celestial motif, this decorative
Category
2010s Philippine Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 2.125 in Dm 8.125 in
Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with historical decor to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
. this is typical of early boxes. It is only later, after 1840, that one can make a comb in 1 piece.
on
Category
Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
Maitland Smith Marble Box Wrapped Coconut Shell & Rope
By Maitland Smith
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Maitland Smith with cast bronze monkeys lidded jewelry box cover with rope and coconut shell.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Early 19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Inlaid Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Charming early 19th century box decorated in faux tortoise shell and having zig zag patterned
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Boxes
Materials
Ebony, Wood
English Georgian Tortoise Shell Sewing Box with Silver Winged Paw Feet, C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Georgian Tortoise shell hinged sewing box with a gadrooned molded edge lid, fitted tufted
Category
Antique 1810s English Georgian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
H 3 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in
Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble and Tortoise Shell Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
is lined with a black felt and has a removable lid. The box rests on sterling silver ball and claw
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Marble, Sterling Silver
Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes depicting a Bouquet of Flowers to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
. this is typical of early boxes. It is only later, after 1840, that one can make a comb in 1 piece
Category
Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
H 1.19 in W 3.67 in D 2.33 in
Vintage Burl Wood Small Rectangular Hinged Lidded Box
Located in Amityville, NY
A small vintage rectangular lidded box with multiple species of wood. Primarily in a darker wood
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
White Caviar Bead Box Purse w Tortoiseshell Celluloid Lid and Long Strap, 1950s
Located in Van Nuys, CA
features a tortoiseshell celluloid lid and a stylish braid handle, adding a touch of sophistication to your
Category
Mid-20th Century Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Lucite
A Japanese Meiji Period Black Lacquer Hokai Lidded Box with Brass Mounts
Located in San Francisco, CA
this large ribbed and cylindrical Japanese shell-game box with domed lid decorated overall with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
MCM Small Brass Mosaic Lidded Box in the Style of Los Castillo
By Los Castillos
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful MCM small brass mosaic lidded box in the style of Los Castillo, circa 1960s. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Good Federal Domed Top Box with Shell and Banded Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
with domed lid centering an inlaid shell medallion; all resting on a rectangular body raised on
Category
Antique Early 19th Century North American Federal Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Unique Limoges France Hand Painted Pink Sea Shell Porcelain Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Collectible and very unique, Limoges porcelain miniature trinket box is handmade and hand painted
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
20th Century Italian Silver Boxes Shell-Shaped on feet with gilted interior
By Ge.Ca
Located in VALENZA, IT
Shell-shaped box in solid 800 silver completely handmade.
The lower part and the lid have been
Category
1990s Italian Other Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
H 4.34 in W 9.45 in D 9.85 in
Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Carved Shell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
mother of pearl or abalone shell and accented with flaked gilt details. The front and sides of the box
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
H 5.75 in W 11 in D 8.25 in
English Tortoiseshell Box
Located in New York, NY
English tortoiseshell box. Ovoid shaped lidded snuffbox with integral handle of richly patterned
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Scottish Silver Mounted Tiger Cowary Shell Snuff Box, 1817
Located in valatie, NY
Scottish silver mounted tiger cowary shell snuff box, 1817. The hinged lid is inscribed with "W
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Scottish Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
1850's Tortoiseshell Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Small Silver and Tortoiseshell jewellery box, with the top of the lid and the bottom of the box
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold Plate
Musical Snuffbox Playing 2 Tunes and Cupido on the Lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
. this is typical of early boxes. It is only later, after 1840, that one can make a comb in 1 piece
Category
Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
1924 Boulle Card box
By Ecole Boulle, J. C. Vickery
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Card Box in the style of École Boulle by JC Vickery with tortoiseshell and brass inlay, engraved on
Category
Early 20th Century British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
1900's Boulle Cigar box
By Ecole Boulle, J. C. Vickery
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Cigar Box in the style of École Boulle by JC Vickery with tortoiseshell and brass inlay, on the lid
Category
Early 20th Century British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Tortoise Shell Needle Case with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century tortoise shell needle case with a mother of pearl inlay. A knife box shape with a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
"Tea Caddy" English Tortoise Shell & Mother-of-Pearl Double Compartment 19th-c.
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
the 19th century. It has a sarcophagus form with hinged cover opening to disclose two lidded
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
H 5.75 in W 7.63 in D 4.75 in
1893 Silver And Tortoiseshell Heart Shaped Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Silver and Tortoiseshell jewellery box in the shape of a heart with floral decoration on the lid
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Silver
Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
floral still life on the lid.
Singing bird boxes such as this rare example possess some of the most
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Louis XV Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold
19C Anglo Indian Vizigapatam Stamp Box
Located in Dallas, TX
t/shell box in rectangular shape, covered with bone friezes and banding. The lid slides sideways to
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Shell
Vintage Rare French Art Deco Trinket Box
Located in San Diego, CA
dome lid with tortoiseshell enamel inlay. Beautiful detailed engravings in brass on side of box and
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Early Original R & Y Augousti Paris Seashell Marquetry Box
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an early original lidded box designed by the famed decorative arts design firm Ria & Youri
Category
1990s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell, Wood
Green Mosaic Penshell Box with Brass Accent by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Decorative box all handcrafted in exotic materials featuring lacquered and hand dyed pen-shell over
Category
2010s Philippine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Snuff Box of a Head of a Boy
Located in Baltimore, MD
. He is carved of fruitwood, the lid lined with tortoise shell.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany, Tortoise Shell
A large Edwardian shaped rectangular silver and tortoiseshell piqué box
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large Edwardian shaped rectangular silver and tortoiseshell piqué box, the hinged lid with a
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Silver and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1900
By Bontems
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Singing bird box by bontems of Paris, Circa 1900. Tortoisesheel embellished with
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Tortoiseshell Patch or Rouge Box
Located in London, GB
. Set on ormolu paw feet and with a profusion of ormolu mounts this lovely little box retains its
Category
Antique 1760s French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ormolu
Set of Mosaic Green Penshell Boxes with Brass Accents by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
-shell over a wood frame. The boxes feature mosaic shell inlays in beautiful hues of turquoise, green
Category
2010s Philippine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Handcrafted White Mother of Pearl Inlaid Moorish Octagonal Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite handcrafted white mother of pearl inlaid and hand carved lidded box.
Small octagonal
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell, Fruitwood, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
Decorative Box in Green Mosaic Penshell with Brass Star Accent by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Decorative box all handcrafted in exotic materials featuring lacquered and hand dyed pen-shell over
Category
2010s Philippine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 6 in W 5 in D 5 in
Art deco shell shaped leather and amber manicure set
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art deco shell shaped leather and amber manicure set circa 1930.
Decorative art deco period
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather
Antique Victorian Silver Card Case Trinket and Snuff Box Regency Grand Tour 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Example of a Ladies Well Figure Tortoise Shell Silver Framed Hinged Lid Card Case of
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
H 3 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Antique a Victorian Silver and Simulated Tortoise Shell Case, 1863
Located in Norton, MA
Antique a Victorian silver and simulated tortoise shell case, the lid with an applied monogram
Category
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
2 Mexican Brass Boxes, 1960s
By Taxco
Located in Delft, NL
boxes with rosewood interior with hinged lid and 1 with square parts Abalone shell covered on top and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Decorative Boxes
Materials
Amethyst, Brass
Vintage Abalone and Brass Decorative Box Midcentury
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful brass plated abalone seashell square box with wood lined compartment. Stamped underneath
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
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Shell Lidded Box For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the shell lidded box you’re looking for. A shell lidded box — often made from metal, wood and bone — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a shell lidded box, we have 648 options in-stock, while there are 12 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the shell lidded box you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right shell lidded box, those designed in Georgian, Victorian and Regency styles are of considerable interest. Maitland Smith, R & Y Augousti and J. Antony Redmile each produced at least one beautiful shell lidded box that is worth considering.
How Much is a Shell Lidded Box?
A shell lidded box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,131, while the lowest priced sells for $45 and the highest can go for as much as $253,143.
Finding the Right boxes for You
From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.
The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.
Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.
Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.
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